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2005-03-19 Arabia

French firm to run largest lavish hotel in Middle East

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Posted by seafarious 2005-03-19 10:42:57 PM|| || Front Page|| [11130 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Do they use the Great Circle arrow or the 7th century vector?

Posted by Shipman 2005-03-19 7:43:22 AM|| 2005-03-19 7:43:22 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Actually this is the logical next step to what rich pilgrims to the Hajj have been doing for a long time. It's just that instead of having to put up with the inconvenience of an air-conditioned tent, they now have a luxury hotel. Now they can be pious without having to deal with so many NOKD surrounding them.

Posted by Desert Blondie 2005-03-19 9:56:34 AM|| [http://azjetsetchick.blogspot.com/] 2005-03-19 9:56:34 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 #1 Shipman, that's a great question. Do you know the answer? I think I'll go and "Ask the Imam".

Posted by Attaboid 2005-03-19 10:24:16 AM|| 2005-03-19 10:24:16 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 We should consult Al Aska Saul flyer of planes and who has the wisdom of Twin Otters.

Posted by Shipman 2005-03-19 10:54:12 AM|| 2005-03-19 10:54:12 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 My flock: your local Imam will tell you the proper direction to bow to Mecca. Since the great circle is a tool of the infidels, the so-called 7th Century Vector is the authoritative direction, BUT IF AND ONLY IF the local Imam spins the 7CV around its axis (which consists of a nail in its center securely driven into a block of Lebanese Cedar lying on the ground flat.
The vector will vary its direction, based upon the sincerity and religiousity of the individuals heart. A duplicitious person will get a vector that will force him to wander in the desert for 40 years, so better clear your head and heart before you ask the Imam for a spin of the 7CV. Now you know the answer.

Posted by Al-Aska Saul 2005-03-19 12:24:20 PM|| 2005-03-19 12:24:20 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 Saul? Did Ship get a lisp?

Posted by Frank G 2005-03-19 12:30:25 PM|| 2005-03-19 12:30:25 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 In the US, Accor owns 'Motel 6'.

Posted by DMFD 2005-03-19 2:14:18 PM|| 2005-03-19 2:14:18 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 One reason I don't stay there. The other reason is that their rooms are a lot crappier than those of Red Roof, for nearly the same $$.

Posted by too true 2005-03-19 2:16:11 PM|| 2005-03-19 2:16:11 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 I had to stay at a Motel 6 one time. *shudder*

If I'm ever stuck in that situation again, I think I'll just put the back seat down in my SUV and sleep in the car.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut 2005-03-19 4:18:18 PM|| 2005-03-19 4:18:18 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 Yeah.

Red Roof is really a pretty good deal. Their rooms have always been clean and comfortable. AND they take dogs at most of the motels without additional charge. (If you take one there, please be responsible. Places that will are few and far between these days.)

Posted by too true 2005-03-19 4:20:45 PM|| 2005-03-19 4:20:45 PM|| Front Page Top

#11 I can't find any motel that will accept Ace. But then, he weighs about 1100 pounds. I have slept in the horse trailer next to him before. I put my cot up and we are just fine. Unless he has an "accident" during the night.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2005-03-19 5:07:26 PM|| 2005-03-19 5:07:26 PM|| Front Page Top

#12 didja ever consider marrying Ace? Afterwards you can claim discrimination if they don't let you bed together. Start in San Francisco

Posted by Frank G 2005-03-19 5:26:17 PM|| 2005-03-19 5:26:17 PM|| Front Page Top

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